At OHS, coming on camera during class is an integral part of the school community. However, many students dislike coming on camera, and feel like they are forced to look presentable and stay focused. In this article, we’ll look at some student and teacher opinions on coming on camera during class.
Read MoreHispanic Latinx Heritage month, ranging from September 15th to October 15th, is a national celebration of the culture, history, and contributions of Latin American and Hispanic people in the United States. The month ranges from mid-September to mid-October because it marks the anniversary of independence for countries like Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala, and Chile from Spain. We also celebrate Hispanic Latinx Heritage month at SOHS! Spanish instructor Professor Valdano has created presentations for homerooms for this month, and many events have been taking place, such as the Documentary Underwater Dreams Viewing!
Read MorePixel Journal playlists are curated on Spotify using student submissions from Instagram (@pixel_journal). If you would like to feature your favorite song(s) in the next playlist, reach out to our Culture editor, community engagement editor, or editor-in-chief!
Read MorePixel Journal playlists are curated on Spotify using student submissions from Instagram (@pixel_journal). If you would like to feature your favorite song(s) in the next playlist, reach out to our Culture editor, community engagement editor, or editor-in-chief!
Read MoreThe sound of your computer overheating fills the void and you become drowsier. It’s back-to-school season! However, don’t fall behind! Stay ahead this year by reading up on the 2021-2022 OHS Survival Guide. The Guide, created by the Student Government Committee, features expert tips on getting the most out of OHS, with topics ranging from academic resources, plentiful social opportunities, and navigating the online environment. Prepare yourself for a successful school year!
Read MoreI would like to congratulate the Class of 2021, a class that is a representation of perseverance. The Class of 2021 has faced one of the most challenging years in the history of college admissions, navigating the unknown realms of test optional, while successfully completing our high school education in the midst of a pandemic.
Read MoreSummer @ Stanford (S@S) is OHS’s optional residential summer program hosted at the Stanford University campus. Each year, the global OHS community is brought together at S@S, but unfortunately, it has now been canceled for two years in a row due to the pandemic. It hence seemed timely to conduct a survey to help understand the impact the cancellation has had on OHSer’s views regarding S@S and its importance in connecting the school community.
Read MorePixel Journal playlists are curated on Spotify using student submissions from Instagram. If you would like to feature your favorite song(s) in the next playlist, reach out to our Culture editor, community engagement editor, or editor-in-chief!
Read MoreBeing chosen as a peer tutor, teaching assistant (TA), and/or student ambassador is a great achievement. In this article, Ms. Shields and Ms. Moreno-Jimenez clarify the selection process for each role.
Read MoreOHSers have many podcasts on wide-ranging topics, from politics and economics, to eating disorders, to female empowerment, to OHS culture. This article gives an overview of several podcasts run by OHS students.
Read MorePixel Journal playlists are curated on Spotify using student submissions from Instagram. If you would like to feature your favorite song(s) in the next playlist, reach out to our Culture editor, community engagement editor, or editor-in-chief!
Read MoreIn celebration of Women’s History Month, OHS students utilized the month of March to reflect and appreciate the strong female influences in their own lives.
Read MoreModeled off of the Forbes “30 Under 30: Women to Watch,” this article spotlights 18 incredible young women who are a part of the OHS community. The OHS community is composed of so many astounding young women, from athletes to artists to activists. In honor of Women’s History Month, “18 Women 18 and Under: OHS Edition!” will provide a non exhaustive list of 18 wonderful young women in the OHS community that are taking the world by storm!
Read MoreOn March 24, 2021, Maddy Manning-Bi ’22, along with classmate Ilana Nguyen ’22, held a presentation and discussion for Stanford OHS students titled “#StopAsianHate” with the description, “Anti-Asian Sentiment is Not New: The Deep Rooted History of Yellow Peril, Xenophobia, and the Model Minority Myth.” The information shared in this article is based on the sources from the presentation.
Read MorePixel Journal playlists are curated on Spotify using student submissions from Instagram. If you would like to feature your favorite song(s) in the next playlist, reach out to our Culture editor, community engagement editor, or editor-in-chief!
Read MoreFrom managing time differences to the physical distances between us, international OHSers share the unique experience of attending our US-based online school from abroad. From five international students, along with several others abroad who shared their experiences in a survey, take a peek at what it is like to navigate OHS as an international OHSer.
Read MoreThough OHS athletes pursue a variety of athletic endeavors, ranging from fencing to surfing to jiu-jitsu, all of these student-athletes share one thing in common: their dedication and commitment in pursuing academics and athletics to a high level. Take a quick peek into the lives of eight of our OHS student athletes.
Read MoreSignifying both closure as well as a new beginning, the end of the year provides an opportunity to reflect on the past year and set intentions for the next. Read about the 2020 reflections and 2021 resolutions of several OHS students.
Read MoreWhile often considered to be a joyous time filled with holiday cheer and magical moments, keeping spirits up during the winter can be an arduous task for many, and now more than ever as we try to celebrate a sense of normalcy during the pandemic. Culture editor Maddy Manning-Bi shares a list of tips and activities that will help spare us from burnout and allow us to enjoy the most wonderful time of the year.
Read More43 students were surveyed on their opinions on OHS’s homeroom options. To most respondents, the most effective elements of homeroom in building a school community seem to be meaningful interactions with other students and discussions about shared interests, which are easier to foster in theme and club homerooms.
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